Author: Aliyah Belen Dan
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Silence – Giving God the Chance to Speak
The past few weeks have been absolutely insane if I am going to be completely honest. After starting my job, I have been on a tight schedule, dedicating any and all of my free time to school. I wish I could say that I manage things well, but lately, I have been slacking on posting…
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Preparing For Passion Week
Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at table. 3 Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped his…
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Discipline > Motivation
“This Moses did; according to all that the Lord commanded him, so he did.” Exodus 40:16 If I got a dollar every time I heard someone say “I just lost motivation”…oh boy, I would be rich. Whether it is a sport, hobby, project, job, or lifestyle, thousands upon thousands of people quit everyday because of a lack…
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Imitators By Nature – Prioritizing THE Creator
1Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2 Earlier this semester I attended a chapel service at my school. I was very hungry and did not really want to go because I didn’t think I could focus, but…
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Answered Prayers – Hope for the Rough Answers
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 This past week, I finally got a job. I did not tell anyone besides my family that I was pursuing one. And by one, I mean exactly ONE. What job? Chipotle.…
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